The date of the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) election for England and Wales is the 5th May 2016. The term of office for the PCC is four years. The new term will run from the 12th May 2016 until May 2020. The term of the current PCC runs until 11th May 2015.

The Minister of State of the Cabinet Office has formally designated Blackburn with Darwen Council to provide the appropriate officer (Head of Paid Services) to conduct the 2016 PCC election for the police area of Lancashire.